The Jail System
Alabama has 132 jails in 67 counties, with a jail population of approximately 15,580.
The Prison System
As of December 31, 2016, the Alabama prison population was 28,883 located in 16 prisons, with a staff of 3,167 employees and budget of $451 million.
The Community Corrections System
As of December 31, 2016, the Alabama community corrections population was -- under probation and -- under parole.